REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations
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| ISM Code and other safety management system procedures
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3
| The provisions of OH&S Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to vessel operations
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4
| The ways in which OH&S is managed on the vessel, for example:
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| a
| policies
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| b
| procedures
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| c
| plant and equipment operation and maintenance
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| d
| hazard identification
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| e
| risk assessment and control
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| OH&S instruction and training
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| g
| provision of OH&S information
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| Hazards and causes of shipboard accidents
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| The preferred order of ways to control risks on a vessel (known as the hierarchy of control);
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| Procedures with respect to entry into an enclosed space
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8
| Workplace OH&S procedures relevant to the work being undertaken, including procedures for:
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| a
| recognising and reporting on hazards, for example, work area inspections
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| b
| work operations to control risks, for example, permit to work systems and isolation procedures
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| c
| responding to accidents, fires and emergencies
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| d
| raising OH&S issues
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| e
| employee participation in OH&S management, for example, consultative or OH&S committees and joint employer/employee inspections
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| Designated personnel responsible for OH&S on board a vessel
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| The meaning of OH&S symbols found on signs and labels on board a vessel
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| Regulatory requirements for shipboard emergency drills and musters
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| Types of emergency situations that may occur on a vessel and required individual and crew response when various actual or potential emergency situations are identified
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| Emergency alarm signals and systems in use on vessels and procedures to be followed when an emergency alarm is raised
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| Emergency and personal safety and survival equipment available on a vessel and procedures for their use
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| Escape routes and internal and external communications systems and alarms on board a vessel
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| Potential sources of marine pollution by a vessel
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| Effects of various types of pollution of the marine environment
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| Procedures and processes for disposal of operational wastes on a vessel
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| Precautions and procedures to prevent accidental pollution during vessel operations
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| Anti-discrimination and harassment policies and regulations
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| Personnel responsibilities, obligations and entitlements as per relevant industrial relations requirements
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| Instructions, standards and procedures for social behaviour, shipboard work and emergency situations
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| Principles of effective social interaction and teamwork on board a vessel
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| Conflict resolution and mediation strategies and techniques used on board a vessel
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25
| Appropriate standards of hygiene and cleanliness required when living in an on-board community
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| The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse on board ship
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| The dangers of AIDS and other venereal diseases
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| Basic written, verbal and non-verbal communication practices, protocols and procedures for communicating with others on board a vessel
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| Standard nautical vocabulary as per the 'IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases' publication
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| Techniques for communicating effectively with other members of a multilingual crew
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| Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Receive and interpret oral and written orders and instructions
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2
| Interpret and apply established communication practices, including standard marine terms and phrases
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3
| Interpret and follow operational and emergency procedures and instructions
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4
| Recognise and interpret non-verbal communications
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5
| Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques
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| Work and interact safely and collaboratively with others in the course of work activities
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7
| Contribute to effective human relationships on board a vessel
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| Respond appropriately to shipboard emergency situations
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| Contribute to the resolution of any interpersonal conflict
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| Recognise safety problems and hazards that may occur on a vessel and take appropriate action
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| Practise the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness required when living in an on-board community
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| Take action to avoid discrimination and harassment and report any identified incidents in accordance with policies and regulations
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13
| Identify interpersonal relationship problems that may arise during operations on a vessel and take appropriate action to resolve problems identified
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| Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
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| Use emergency and personal safety and survival equipment
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| Select and use appropriate communications equipment if required |